Extensive Reading-Book A Unit 58 (E)

acquaint

make familiar with
I had to acquaint myself with my new team mates before I could start working with them.

adept

one who has attained proficiency
After graduating with a computer science degree, Chris was adept at programming.

ascertain

find out by examination
The lawyer had to ascertain the suspect’s story with questions to pry at the truth.

client

a person who is receiving the benefits, services
The client paid for his benefits through the insurance company.

decade

a period of ten years
In the past decade, we faced some of the most difficult human conflicts.

diner

a person who dines.
The waitress served food to the two diners.

disdain

look down upon
The mother had a disdained look on her face when she saw her little son rummaging through the trash.

engaging

to occupy the attention or efforts
His argument was so engaging that everyone felt compelled to speak.

forge

shape out in any way
They say the sword was forged in the mystical realm of the elves.

graduation

the ceremony of conferring degrees or diplomas
His graduation ceremony congratulated over a hundred students.

happening

of occurrence or event.
I happened to turn around when you showed up.

leisure

freedom from the demands of work or duty
We watch TV at our leisure.

master

a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something
The master taught his pupils all he knew.

pleasantry

banter
The two opponents exchanged pleasantries before they met in the ring.

rehearse

practice for public performance
It is wise for actors to rehearse their parts before the actual performance.

salary

a fixed compensation periodically paid to a person for regular work or services.
His salary increased as his performance at work improved.

steady

even or regular in movement
We talked in a slow steady pace.

subtle

delicate refined
Sex is always a subtle topic when it comes to parents talking about it to children.

trivial

of little importance
Don’t worry. That trivial fact won’t be on the test.

venue

the jurisdiction of a court
The civil court cannot place judgment on criminal cases. It’s out of their venue.